Bloody Fang: A track-ready Ducati GT 1000

Ducati hit a home run with the GT 1000 as far as we’re concerned. Essentially a factory café racer, it had a classic vibe that belied just how quick it was. Mysteriously, the sales numbers didn’t add up, and it was eventually dropped from Ducati's line-up. Finding one today is tricky—and improving on its out-the-box good looks is even tougher. Luckily the Portuguese outfit Maria Motorcycles has an eye for good lines, and a penchant for eye-catching liveries. Maria's client had managed to get his hands on a barely-ridden GT 1000, and wanted it transformed into something more at home...